F-B27HLA-B27 TYPING, BLOOD

Test Code

F-B27

Test

HLA-B27 TYPING, BLOOD

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Description

Useful in the evaluation of patients with arthritic symptoms as seen in ankylosing spondylitis.

Specimen

NOTE: Specimen must be received at the NorDx Scarborough facility by midnight Friday to guarantee processing within 48 hours of collection. Do not collect specimen on Friday afternoon for Saturday arrival at the NorDx Scaborough location or before a holiday weekend.

Draw blood in one yellow-top (ACD) tube, either ACD solution A or ACD solution B. Send whole blood at ambient temperature only. DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE.